Describing the radical transformation in German Infantry tactics that took place during World War I, this book presents the first detailed account of the evolution of stormtroop tactics available in English. It covers areas previously left unexplored: the German Infantry's tactical heritage, the squad's evolution as a tactical unit, the use of new weapons for close combat, the role of the elite assault units in the development of new tactics, and detailed descriptions of offensive battles that provided the inspiration and ...
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Describing the radical transformation in German Infantry tactics that took place during World War I, this book presents the first detailed account of the evolution of stormtroop tactics available in English. It covers areas previously left unexplored: the German Infantry's tactical heritage, the squad's evolution as a tactical unit, the use of new weapons for close combat, the role of the elite assault units in the development of new tactics, and detailed descriptions of offensive battles that provided the inspiration and testing ground for this new way of fighting. Both a historical investigation and a standard of excellence in infantry tactics, Stormtroop Tactics is required reading for professional military officers and historians as well as enthusiasts. Contrary to previous studies, Stormtroop Tactics proposes that the German Infantry adaption to modern warfare was not a straightforward process resulting from the top down intervention of reformers but instead a bottom up phenomenon. It was an accumulation of improvisations and ways of dealing with pressing situations that were later sewn together to form what we now call Blitzkrieg. Focusing on action at the company, platoon, and squad level, Stormtroop Tactics provides a detailed description of the evolution of German defensive tactics during World War I--tactics that were the direct forbears of those used in World War II.
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Very Good. 1989. First Edition. hardcover. Cloth, dj. Octavo. xvii & 210 pp. Some shelf wear and chipping to dust jacket, noticeable scuffing to front dj. Altogether a copy in Very Good condition. Very Good. (Subject: Military History & Exploration).
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Good. The pages are sun faded and slightly yellowing. We flipped through this book and didn't notice any notes or underlines. Minor shelf wear. The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. Fast Shipping-Each order powers our free bookstore in Chicago and sending books to Africa!
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Printing. Dust jacket and book are clean. Black cloth boards have minor bumped corners. Has a good binding, no marks or notations. 210 pages.
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Book. Octavo, xvii, 210 pages. In Very Good condition with a Good dust jacket. Spine red with black lettering. Dust jacket has moderate wear including hairline horizontal slit to the front, light soiling, mild age toning and light edge wear. Boards have slight wear with horizontal scratch to the front and small bump to the head spine edges. Text block has very slight age toning to the edges. Illustrated. First edition, first printing. NOTE: Shelved in Netdesk Column J, ND-J. 1380313. FP New Rockville Stock.
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Near Fine in Very Good (+) jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 210 pages with illustrations. Describing the radical transformation in German Infantry tactics that took place during World War I, this book presents the first detailed account of the evolution of stormtroop tactics available in English. It covers areas previously left unexplored: the German Infantry's tactical heritage, the squad's evolution as a tactical unit, the use of new weapons for close combat, the role of the elite assault units in the development of new tactics, and detailed descriptions of offensive battles that provided the inspiration and testing ground for this new way of fighting. Both a historical investigation and a standard of excellence in infantry tactics, Light rubbing/edgewear and small tear to dj. Text Clean.